Leandro Trossard’s two goals helped Belgium secure a 5-1 victory over New Zealand, propelling them into the World Cup knockout stage. Despite a slow start in the tournament, with draws against Egypt and Iran, Belgium topped Group G and will face a third-place team in Seattle. Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and Alexis Saelemaekers also scored, marking a strong comeback after their group stage exit in Qatar four years ago. New Zealand’s Elijah Just scored, but the team was eliminated without achieving their first World Cup win.
QUESTION: How might Belgium’s performance in this World Cup inspire young soccer players in your community?
Trossard, De Bruyne score and Belgium defeat New Zealand 5-1 to advance at the World Cup
